Herrensee is a region in Lower Austria's Waldviertel, characterized by its historic lake, which covers approximately 24 hectares. The area features diverse landscapes, including the lake's shores and surrounding natural areas, making it suitable for various outdoor pursuits. The terrain offers opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, jogging, and more.
Herrensee offers a range of outdoor activities and routes for exploration. The region provides trails for several sports like touring cycling,…
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4.2
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27
riders
62.4km
04:09
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.8
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251
riders
72.6km
04:53
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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24
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40.2km
02:36
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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38
riders
34.1km
02:27
400m
400m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.9
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462
hikers
4.54km
01:11
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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58
hikers
8.95km
02:24
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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32
hikers
13.5km
03:40
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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27
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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185
riders
129km
05:57
1,480m
1,480m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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54.9km
02:31
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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14.3km
00:42
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4
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82.6km
03:33
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.3
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150
runners
6.27km
00:43
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.05km
00:58
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.76km
00:55
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.89km
00:59
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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27
riders
34.0km
02:22
410m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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31
riders
43.5km
02:39
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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16
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30.3km
02:08
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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16
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24.6km
01:44
290m
290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Herrensee offers opportunities for touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, jogging, and road cycling. The region features a historic lake and diverse natural areas suitable for various outdoor pursuits. More than 6,000 visitors have shared experiences in the area.
Herrensee provides bike trails suitable for both leisure cyclists and mountain bikers. Guides such as Cycling around Herrensee and Traffic-free bike rides around Herrensee offer specific route information.
The region features a 2.8-mile (4.5 km) circular path around the lake, suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. Numerous hiking trails exist, including a connection to the long-distance Eisenwurzen hiking trail. More details can be found in guides like Hiking around Herrensee.
Herrensee is suitable for mountain biking, with specific trails available. The MTB Trails around Herrensee guide provides information on routes for mountain bikers.
The 2.8-mile (4.5 km) circular path around Herrensee is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs, making it accessible for families. Specific family-friendly hiking options are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes around Herrensee guide.
Herrensee is a historic lake covering approximately 59 acres (24 hectares). The lake's south shore offers opportunities to observe various water birds, including grey geese, grey and great egrets, and different duck species. Informative signboards along the path detail regional flora and fauna.
Routes in Herrensee have an average rating of 4.77 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,500 users who have explored the area.
Herrensee offers dedicated paths for jogging and running. The 2.8-mile (4.5 km) circular path around the lake is suitable for these activities. The Running Trails around Herrensee guide provides further details.
Herrensee offers options for road cycling. Information on suitable routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Herrensee guide. There are also Traffic-free bike rides around Herrensee available for road cyclists.
Komoot offers several guides for Herrensee, covering various sports. These include Cycling around Herrensee, Hiking around Herrensee, and MTB Trails around Herrensee. Guides for family-friendly hikes and traffic-free bike rides are also available.
Herrensee provides amenities such as playgrounds for children and kiosks for refreshments. During summer, a heated swimming pool, a children's paddling pond, a sandy beach area, and sunbathing lawns are available. Beach volleyball and tennis courts are also present.
Some hiking routes in Herrensee are accessible from bus stations. The Hikes from bus stations around Herrensee guide provides specific information on these routes.

